Celebrate Earth Day with FitRec
Happy Earth Day, Terriers! To celebrate, we encourage you to get outside and enjoy our green spaces! From the Esplanade to BU Beach, head to your favorite spot on campus and try out some of our favorite outdoor activities from the past year! Be sure to check out all of the Earth Day activities happening […]
FitRec’s Favorite Dance Films
Perfect for a rainy day… tune into one of our favorite movies with classic dance scenes! It just may inspire you to get up and have a dance break of your own. Which is your favorite? Are there any others you would add to the list?
Dance Up Close: Asian American Choreographers & Companies
This playlist features Asian American choreographers and companies. From traditional styles of dance to thoughtful modern works, these videos give a taste of Asian American companies. Choreographer and dance Fang-Yi Sheu was a principal dancer of the Martha Graham Dance Company. Also of note, Dana Tai Soon Burgess, interviewed in the second video, is the choreographer […]
Zoom Break with Micki
Take a few minutes to move with Micki Taylor-Pinney, Director of Dance. This Zoom-inspired movement sequence reminds us of the importance of taking breaks from the computer. Stand up, stretch, spiral, and curve. Follow along and enjoy! Try this sequence with music! Here are our recommendations: Minor Swing by Rachel Portman Real Deal by Goldfish Kalan […]
Spring 2021: End-of-Semester Dance Classes
From Cardio Jazz Funk to Stretch and Relaxation, join us for one of our End-of-Semester classes and videos. Great for a fun break or can be used as a makeup class! Find the live Zoom links here.
Dance Up Close: Indigenous Dance
This month’s playlist showcases American Indigenous dance. The playlist attempts to show the variety within Indigenous dance, as it shows videos from powwows, contemporary Indigenous performances, and other traditional forms of dance. Take note in the diversity of powwow dances; the Harvard powwow video is recorded from a student organized powwow on Harvard’s campus, whereas […]
Dance Up Close: Black History Month – Black Dance Companies
In honor of Black History Month, our playlist this month features Black dance companies from around the United States. Many are familiar already with Alvin Ailey, and this playlist aims to expand our knowledge of American Black dance. From Step to Ballet, these introductory videos demonstrate the incredible breadth and diversity of American Black […]
Ballroom Series Part 2: Argentine Tango
Dancing during the pandemic has posed a variety of challenges. Dance instructor Eileen Herman-Haase has found a way to deal with at least one. With a broom as a partner, she shows us a series of Argentine Tango steps that, when combined, will increase your heart rate, and improve your neuroplasticity and coordination. Consider scheduling your […]
Ballroom Series Part 1: Swing Dance
Dancing during the pandemic has posed a variety of challenges. Dance instructor Eileen Herman-Haase has found a way to deal with at least one. With a chair as a partner, she shows us a series of Charleston steps that, when combined, will increase your heart rate, and sharpen your brain and coordination, all while avoiding stepping […]
Active Hamstring Stretching with Liz
Happy New Year, Terriers! We’re hitting the ground *moving* in 2021 – we’re back with our How to Keep Moving series! Take some time to stretch it out today as Liz Roncka, Assistant Coordinator of Dance, leads you through a series of active hamstring stretches. It may be helpful to grab a yoga mat and strap. Alternatively, […]